From the Desk of Fr. Gerard - May 5, 2019

I first want to thank so many of you who greeted me with wishes, gifts, cards and kindness at Easter. Your kindness is gratefully appreciated. I also want to thank all those who were involved in the Holy Week and Easter Liturgies. Your involvement enhances the meaning and beauty of our worship. It also shows how much you love our parish communities.

This Saturday Bishop Powers will be here to confirm our young adults. Please welcome Bishop Powers to our parish community. Let us also pray for the newly confirmed. May
they be strong in the faith of Jesus.

This Sunday, May 5, we will have May crowning at the 10:15 Mass. May is the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary is our spiritual mother. By praying the rosary, we draw
closer to our spiritual mother. You are also encouraged to support the silent auction and
pancake breakfast. Your support for the youth is always appreciated.

We also look forward to having our annual rummage sale next Friday and Saturday. Whether you donate items, help set up, or buy items, your support again is greatly appreciated.

This is a busy, but beautiful, time of the year. May the springtime renew your hearts and minds. May God Bless you always.